Choice of Life: Wild Islands vs Shadows Over Loathing
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadows Over Loathing wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Choice of Life: Wild Islands is R$36.49 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Choice of Life: Wild Islands | Shadows Over Loathing |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 58 |
| Quality | 73 | 91 |
| Value | 43 | 47 |
| Popularity | 21 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 23.50 | R$ 59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.1% positive | 95.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 27 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Choice of Life: Wild Islands | Shadows Over Loathing |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 26, 2024 | November 11, 2022 |
| Developers | Blazing Planet Studio | Asymmetric |
| Publishers | Blazing Planet Studio | Asymmetric |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 SP1+ |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 3.3 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 1 GB card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Choice of Life: Wild Islands or Shadows Over Loathing?
Shadows Over Loathing won the comparison against Choice of Life: Wild Islands based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Choice of Life: Wild Islands worth buying over Shadows Over Loathing?
Based on the metrics, Shadows Over Loathing won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Shadows Over Loathing currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:58 PM UTC